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AVIA announces Vietnam in View conference
Mumbai: The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) has announced the highly anticipated Vietnam in View conference, will take place on 9 October in Ho Chi Minh City. This event will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and key stakeholders from Vietnam’s burgeoning media and entertainment landscape to explore the dynamic developments shaping the future of the market.
As Vietnam continues to experience rapid economic growth, its media sector is emerging as one of the most vibrant in Southeast Asia. Vietnam in View will dive deep into the trends, challenges, and opportunities that are influencing the evolution of content consumption, broadcasting, OTT platforms, and advertising in the region.
Key topics and sessions include:
The rise of OTT and streaming platforms: As streaming continues to gain momentum, local and international players are competing for market share. This session will explore how Vietnamese content creators and distribution platforms are adapting to this shift.
Content creation in a digital era: A deep dive into how local content is shaping national identity while appealing to global audiences, and how partnerships are paving the way for more diverse, high-quality productions.
Regulatory landscape and industry collaboration: An essential look at how the Vietnamese government’s policies are driving growth in the media sector and fostering a healthy ecosystem for both local and international stakeholders.
Advertising and audience engagement: With Vietnam’s tech-savvy and increasingly mobile population, what are the best practices and innovative strategies to reach new generations of audiences?
Here’s the restructured list in the requested order:
– BMVN International, special counsel, Huu Tuan Nguyen
– CJ HK Entertainment, senior producer, Nguyen Huu Thi Tuong Vi
– EssenceMediacom Vietnam, MD, Sudarshan Saha
– FPT Play, deputy general director, Tran Thu Trang
– HTV-TMS (Ho Chi Minh City Television), deputy head of digital content service department, Le Dinh Phuong Thuy
– Institute for Policy Studies and Media Development (IPS), director, Quang Dong Nguyen
– INVIDI, director, Milind Sattur
– Kantar Media Vietnam, general director, Tran Thi Thanh Mai
– Moonbug Entertainment, head of distribution and brand partnerships APAC, Yasmin Zahid
– Msky Co., senior advisor, Nguyen Hanh
– POPS Worldwide, founder and CEO, Esther Nguyen
– PubMatic, senior director, CTV and online video, APAC, Luke Smith
– AVIA & US-ASEAN Business Council, consultant and deputy regional MD and representative, Thanh Vu
– Vietnam Parliament Television, general director, Quang Minh Le
– Viettel TV360, MD, Pham Thanh Phuong
– VSTV (K+), CEO, Thomas Jayet
– VSTV (K+), content and channel director, Lien Trinh Thi Thuy
With both local and regional representatives from across the video and media industry, this event offers unparalleled opportunities for networking and collaboration, to gain key insights into the rapidly evolving media landscape and learn how to tap into the incredible growth potential of Vietnam.
AVIA’s CEO, Louis Boswell commented, “Vietnam is one of the most exciting media markets in Asia right now, with a young, tech-savvy population and a rapidly expanding middle class. Our Vietnam in View conference is designed to give industry players the insights they need to thrive in this dynamic market. We’re excited to bring together a diverse range of stakeholders to explore the opportunities in the Vietnamese media space.”
Vietnam in View is sponsored by the lead sponsor Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA); silver sponsors A+E Networks Asia, INVIDI, PubMatic and TV5Monde.
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Anime India announces Amazon MX Player as co-presenting partner for Anime India Kolkata 2026
MUMBAI: Riding high on the success of its blockbuster Mumbai debut, Anime India is accelerating its nationwide expansion with the announcement of Amazon MX Player as the co-presenting partner for Anime India Kolkata. The partnership marks a significant step forward in the festival’s mission to deliver large-scale, accessible, and fan-first anime experiences across the country.
Scheduled for 14 and 15 February 2026 at the iconic Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Anime India Kolkata will launch the first regional chapter of what is set to be a year-long, multi-city tour. As the curtain-raiser for the 2026 circuit, the Kolkata edition aims to fuse the energy of global Japanese pop culture with India’s fast-growing community of anime, manga, and pop-culture fans.
A household name in digital entertainment, Amazon MX Player brings unmatched reach and cultural relevance to the Anime India platform. With its expanding focus on anime and youth-driven content, Amazon MX Player’s involvement as co-presenting partner reinforces Anime India’s vision of making anime culture more inclusive breaking barriers of language, geography, and accessibility to connect with fans nationwide.
Anime India Kolkata 2026 will showcase cosplay competitions, interactive zones led by the Indian Gunpla Community, India-39 Vocaloid Community, The Japan Curry, and Adda-o-Otaku by The Otaku Guild. Fans can join tournaments across fighting games, Pokémon VGC, and more. Acclaimed Japanese director Susumu Mitsunaka (Haikyu!!) will attend as guest of honour, appearing in panels and live sessions. Positioned as an immersive celebration of fan culture and industry collaboration, the Kolkata edition marks the beginning of Anime India’s nationwide expansion.
Sharing their perspective on the partnership, Amazon MX Player director Aruna Daryanani expressed, “Anime in India has evolved from a niche interest into a mainstream cultural movement, driven by an increasingly engaged and passionate fanbase. At Amazon MX Player, our focus is on expanding access by bringing anime to audiences across the country for free and in multiple local languages. Our association with Anime India reflects our commitment to supporting the growth of anime in India and deepening connections with fans, while continuing to build Amazon MX Player as a trusted destination for free, high-quality entertainment.”
“Anime India Kolkata is a celebration of how anime has grown beyond entertainment into a powerful cultural and creative force. By bringing fans, creators, and industry leaders onto one shared platform, the festival is helping define the future of pop culture in India,” said Anime India co-founder and director Neha Mehta.
The debut edition of Anime India 2025 in Mumbai attracted over 29,000 fans, quickly cementing its status as a landmark celebration of anime and Japanese pop culture. Riding on this overwhelming response, the Kolkata chapter is projected to draw more than 40,000 visitors across two days, positioning it as one of the biggest anime conventions ever held in eastern India.
Anime India is focused on bringing together fans from across the country to create a truly pan-India celebration of anime, manga, cosplay, gaming, and Japanese culture. With plans to expand into four key metropolitan hubs in 2026—east (Kolkata), north (Delhi), west (Mumbai), and south (Hyderabad)—the festival seeks to deliver globally benchmarked experiences while supporting and uplifting creators, artists, and fan communities throughout India.
